Download logo The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) (www.ICD-ps.org), the private sector arm of the Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDB), and the Alat Free Economic Zone Authority (AFEZA) of the Republic of Azerbaijan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”). The MoU was signed by Mr. Ayman Amin Sejiny, CEO […]
The Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) and APO Group announce strategic, multi-year partnership to advance the Olympic Movement in Africa
The Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) (https://AfricaOlympic.com/) and APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading Pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, today announced a strategic, multi-year partnership that will bring greater international prominence to the Olympic Movement in Africa. The partnership was sealed Saturday in Abuja, Nigeria, during the 20th Ordinary General […]
‘Made by Africa, Loved by the World’: Meta launches its Africa Day campaign spotlighting and celebrating Africans making a global impact
As part of its Africa Day celebrations on 25 May, Meta (www.Facebook.com) today announced the return of its global campaign ‘Made by Africa, Loved by the World’, which was first launched in 2021. Aimed at amplifying the voices and stories of people and businesses from across Africa that are impacting the world, this year’s campaign […]
WHO Director-General's Opening Address at the World Health Assembly
Download logo The pandemic is most certainly not over. This virus has surprised us at every turn – a storm that has torn through communities again and again, and we still can’t predict its path, or its intensity. We lower our guard at our peril. Almost one billion people in lower-income countries remain unvaccinated. Only 57 countries have […]
Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) will Assemble Two High-Level Parallel Events Discuss Climate Action and Digital Transformation at ISDB Group Private Sector Forum in Egypt
Download logo The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (https://ICIEC.IsDB.org) is convening two special parallel events on June 2 and 3, at the IsDB Group’s Private Sector Forum, which will run at the IsDB’s 47th Annual Meetings in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. The two discussions with senior speakers will dive deep […]
Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) and International Federation of Islamic Takaful and Insurance Companies (IFTI) Sign Ground-Breaking MoU to Boost the Islamic Insurance Sector
The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (https://ICIEC.IsDB.org) and the International Federation of Islamic Takaful and Insurance Companies (IFTI) signed a ground-breaking Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in a move designed to boost the development of the Islamic insurance sector. The MoU was signed by Mr Oussama KAISSI, the Chief Executive […]
The Secretary General — Message on the International Day for Biological Diversity
Download logo To achieve a sustainable future for all, we need to act urgently to protect biodiversity, the web of life that connects and supports us all. We must end our senseless and destructive war against nature. The rate of species loss is tens to hundreds of times higher than the average of the past […]
President Ramkalawan Undertakes Successful Visit to Assess Progress of Ongoing Projects on Praslin and La Digue Island
Download logo President Wavel Ramkalawan accompanied by Vice-President, Ahmed Afif led a high-level delegation of government officials and heads of various agencies for a full day working visit on Praslin and La Digue Island on Friday. On Praslin, President Ramkalawan was welcomed by the elected Members of the National Assembly for the two districts on […]
Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) rejects reports of ISIS fighters returning to South Africa
Download logo The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has, in recent days, noted false and irresponsible newspaper reports indicating that hundreds of former ISIS fighters have been repatriated to South Africa through a “secret operation” carried out since 2019. The reports have no factual basis. The South African Embassy in Syria is monitoring […]
Eritrea: Nationals in Abroad Celebrate Independence Day Anniversary
Download logo Eritrean nationals residing in the German city of Karlsruhe celebrated the 31st Independence Day anniversary with patriotic zeal under the theme “Independent Choice-Backbone of Our Pride”. The celebratory event was highlighted by cultural and artistic performances. According to the report, in the past two years, the Independence Day celebration was conducted virtually due to […]